The University of North Alabama will not renew the contract of current men’s basketball head coach Bobby Champagne, UNA Athletic Director Mark Linder announced Monday. Champagne has coached at North Alabama since 2004 and has a 245-195 record with the Lions, including a 58-57 mark over the last four seasons. “I met with Bobby this
OFFICIAL: UTEP Names Rodney Terry Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Rodney Terry, who led Fresno State to the 2016 Mountain West Conference Tournament title and three postseason bids in the last five years, was appointed the 19th head coach in UTEP men’s basketball history on Monday. “We are delighted to welcome Coach Terry to El Paso and we’re excited about the future of UTEP Basketball
Lorenzo Romar to Return to Pepperdine as Head Coach
Lorenzo Romar will return to Pepperdine University and soon begin his second stint as head coach of the men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Dr. Steve Potts announced today. Romar, 59, previously coached the Waves for three seasons between 1996-97 and 1998-99. He is currently in his first season as the associate head coach at
March – Meet Your Match
March Madness is upon us. Success in March is about one thing and one thing only: Match-Ups. The draw that you might get can make the difference between a Cinderella Story and an early round exit. With conference tournaments craziness changing the at-large bids once again, everyone is always waiting to see “Are we in?
Duryea Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Utah State
Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced today (March 11) that head men’s basketball coach Tim Duryea has been relieved of his duties after three seasons. Duryea, who was the program’s 18th head coach and took over prior to the 2015-16 season, guided the Aggies to an overall record of
OFFICIAL: Mark Fox will not return as Head Basketball Coach at Georgia
Mark Fox will not return as the head coach of the University of Georgia men’s basketball program, Greg McGarity, UGA’s J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics, announced on Saturday. Fox is in his ninth season at Georgia, with a record of 163-133. He led the Bulldogs to five postseason bids in his first eight years,
Breaking: Kevin Ollie let go at UConn
Kevin Ollie has been fired “for just cause” as the head coach of the UConn men’s basketball team after six seasons. The Huskies just finished up their second straight sub-.500 season. Overall Ollie coached the Huskies to a 127-79 record, including winning the national title in 2014. “It is unfortunate that this decision became necessary.
BREAKING: Wes Flanigan Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Little Rock
Little Rock head men’s basketball coach Wes Flanigan has been relieved of his duties, announced by Director of Athletics Chasse Conque. “I am appreciative to coach Flanigan for his service to the university and our basketball program,” Conque said. “At the conclusion of each season I evaluate each of our programs. Based on where we
Rogers Resigns as Berry College Men’s Basketball Coach
Berry College Athletics Director, Todd Brooks, announced that head men’s basketball coach, Jeff Rogers, has resigned his position effective April 30th. “I greatly appreciate the time and effort that Coach Rogers has dedicated to our men’s basketball program over the past five years,” Brooks said. “I wish him nothing but the best in his next
GSC Men’s Basketball Coach Stephen Dye Will Not Return Next Season
After nine seasons as Head Coach for the Men’s Pioneer Basketball Team, Stephen Dye will not be returning next season, announced Mr. Rusty Vineyard, GSC’s Vice President of Student Life and Athletics. “Glenville State thanks Coach Dye for his committed service and dedication to the program. We wish him nothing but the best and thank him for his
Virtual Scout School March Madness Special
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Oats Signs 5-Year Extension to remain Men’s Basketball Coach at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo and men’s basketball coach Nate Oats have agreed to a new five-year contract, Interim Director of Athletics Kathy Twist announced today. The contract runs through the 2023 season. Oats has led the Bulls to one of its best seasons in program history, with a 24-8 overall record and a No. 1